Fabulous Cilantro Pesto

Name: Fabulous Cilantro Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package farfalle pasta; 1 bunch fresh cilantro; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans; salt to taste; 1/2 cup olive oil

⏱️ Ready in 30 min 🥄 Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 15 min 👥 8 servings 👁️ 3 views

This is a delicious version of the classic with a little more zip! You can substitute the vinegar with lime juice, lemon juice or Italian salad dressing.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 15 min

Serves 8

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package farfalle pasta

1 bunch fresh cilantro

5 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 cup walnuts or pecans

salt to taste

1/2 cup olive oil

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 8

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 386

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 20.5g 26%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 55mg 2%

Total Carbohydrate 42.8g 16%

Dietary Fiber 2.7g 10%

Total Sugars 2.2g

Protein 10.1g 20%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Add the pasta, and return water to a boil.

Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain well.

In an electric food processor or blender, blend cilantro, garlic, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, nuts, and salt.

Add 1/4 cup of the olive oil, and blend the pesto.

Add more olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.

Pour pesto in a small saucepan and warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until pesto begins to simmer.

Pour over cooked pasta and toss.